How far is Little Rock, AR from Horatio, AR?

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Horatio, AR is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.1 mi
03h 19m
Flight
130.49 mi
210.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.1 mi
Kilometers
257.66 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-16T07:03
Arrive Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gurdon
AR

City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Little Rock
80 mi
01h 39m
To Horatio
80.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Horatio.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Horatio.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    117 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

    110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol

  3. 3

    Continue on State Capitol

    528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capitol Mall

    35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    818 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott

    1883 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blevins Road

    30.8 mi · 46 min · Blevins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 26 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    17.9 mi · 27 min · West Sunset Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 24

    8.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 24

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 24/State Highway 41

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Horatio.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
93.9 mi · 59%
Blevins Road
30.8 mi · 19%
West Sunset Avenue
17.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 24
8.94 mi · 6%
East Main Street
2.31 mi · 1%
State Highway 24/State Highway 41
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Continue straight

69.8 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
130.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gurdon
01h 39m from Little Rock
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Horatio?

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gurdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Little Rock and 80.1 miles from Horatio.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Stop Ideas Near Gurdon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gurdon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gurdon.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

23 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

49 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

59 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

99 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Horatio. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210.01 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
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#2 Horatio

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,011
Coordinates33.9384500, -94.3571500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Horatio (-94.35715, 33.93845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.79
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.40 $42.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.06 $48.13
Premium $4.63 $26.13 $52.26
Diesel $5.42 $30.59 $61.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Horatio. The current time is 07:03:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.